Al Rafisah Dam

سد الرفيصة

Kayak a mountain lake near Khorfakkan.

Worth the driveFreeKhorfakkan, SharjahShow on map4.5(5,223)Google reviews

Why it's worth the trip

A dam lake surrounded by jagged mountains, where you can kayak, take pedal boats, feed ducks and relax by the water. The setting looks more like Switzerland than the UAE.

About this place

Al Rafisah Dam is a scenic reservoir in the Hajar mountains near Khorfakkan, with a lakeside promenade, mosque, cafés and play areas. Rent a kayak or pedal boat, walk along the water or simply take in the mountain views. Note the smart parking system inside, or park outside.

Good to know

  • Outdoor
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Parking

Perfect for

  • Outdoorsy
  • Water sports
  • Day trip

بالعربي

جدّف في بحيرة جبلية قرب خورفكان.

بحيرة سد تحيط بها جبال حادة، يمكنك فيها التجديف بالكاياك وركوب قوارب الدواسات وإطعام البط والاسترخاء بجانب الماء. المكان يشبه سويسرا أكثر من الإمارات.

سد الرفيصة خزان ماء خلاب في جبال الحجر قرب خورفكان، فيه ممشى على البحيرة ومسجد ومقاهٍ ومناطق ألعاب. استأجر كاياك أو قارب دواسات، أو تمشَّ بجانب الماء، أو استمتع ببساطة بالإطلالة الجبلية. انتبه لنظام المواقف الذكي في الداخل، أو اركن في الخارج.

Wadi Wishi, Khorfakkan, Sharjah, UAE

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